Darlene Blakemore, 1937-2018

Tuesday

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Thomas Lutz officiating.

She was born in Wilton, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Batye) Reeder, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was married in New Jersey on May 29, 1957, to Reid Pace, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1967. She was later married to Marvin Blakemore in Columbia.

She worked as a secretary for New Haven Elementary School and retired from Columbia Public Schools.

She is survived by three children, Terre Gatlin (Carl) of Tipton, Greg Pace (Cherie) of Columbia, and Darren Blakemore of Columbia; three sisters, Janet Calvin of Hartsburg, Checkie Ryan of Ashland, and Joyce Sapp of Hartsburg; three brothers, Joe Reeder of Boonville, Johnny Reeder (Ethel) of Ashland, and Butch Reeder (Louann) of Hartsburg; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Lynelle Pace; and sister-in-law, Lovonia Reeder.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Mo. 65202.

Online condolences may be made at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

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